UNCTAD sees slower growth of 1.4% in global maritime trade for 2022

UNCTAD sees slower growth of 1.4% in global maritime trade for 2022

For 2022, UNCTAD projects global maritime trade growth to moderate to 1.4%…
Mindanao Container Terminal acquires mobile harbor crane

Mindanao Container Terminal acquires mobile harbor crane

Mindanao Container Terminal (MCT) acquired a mobile harbor crane (MHC) to enhance…

SC: BOC can’t charge OT pay to private entities

The Supreme Court ruled that the Bureau of Customs can’t charge overtime…
Licensed brokers seeking entry-level BOC posts soon exempt from entrance exam

Licensed brokers seeking entry-level BOC posts soon exempt from entrance exam

Licensed customs brokers to be exempt from entrance exam when applying for…

PortCalls November 23, 2022

Our latest issue (PortCalls November 28, 2022). Stories include: Domestic shipping lines…
Bill seeking firmer government control on liners’ charges widely supported

Bill seeking firmer government control on liners’ charges widely supported

A House bill that seeks to strengthen government oversight over local charges…
Airfares steady in Dec with fuel surcharge unchanged

Airfares steady in Dec with fuel surcharge unchanged

Airfares will remain steady in December This after the Civil Aeronautics Board…
Marcos oks temporary cut in e-vehicle tariffs to 0%

Marcos oks temporary cut in e-vehicle tariffs to 0%

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will sign an executive order cutting tariffs on…

PH ship registry bill gains multisectoral support

A House bill seeking to set up a ship registry system in…
Harbor pilots sworn into office

Harbor pilots sworn into office

6 of 11 new master mariners have been sworn into office The…